Only Xia Fei and the three leaders of the rebels were left in the tent. The atmosphere was rather tense because of what had just happened.
Tie Mujin, Huang Lingtian, and Hu Bei were all elderly men. Warriors with the cultivation of an Archgod would not die unless their life seed was destroyed. Xia Fei guessed that these old demons had lived for tens of thousands of years!
Hu Bei, who had a rather bad temper, had been rebuked by Xia Fei earlier, so he was upset the moment he saw Xia Fei, cocking his head and sulking. Meanwhile, Huang Lingtian was a sly old fox, lightly pinching his fingers in front of Xia Fei, who knew what he was planning.
Deliberately coughing twice, Tie Mujin said, "Let's forget about what happened just now. Since Xia Fei represents the Skywing Clan, no one has the right to speak rudely to another clan."
Xia Fei liked hearing this. He squinted at Tie Mujin and saw that this old man had a kind face and a smile on his face. He was clearly easier to get along with than the crafty Huang Lingtian and the hot-tempered Hu Bei. He looked like a nice guy, at least on the surface.
Hu Bei coldly harrumphed and nodded unwillingly. Huang Lingtian also forced a smile at Xia Fei. This could be considered a reconciliation, letting bygones be bygones.
Xia Fei was surprised to discover that though the three leaders of the rebels were equally famous, it was clear that Tie Mujin was a notch higher than the other two. Even though he tried his best to act like an ordinary person, Xia Fei could tell from the other two's reactions that Tie Mujin was actually the one with the most power among the rebels.
After a pause, Tie Mujin continued. "The three of us are very familiar with your clan's ancestor, Xia Gucheng, and we've spent quite some time in the Grand Divine Palace. Later on, we couldn't stand the way the Grand Divine Palace did things, so we brought our clansmen and left the Law Realm."
This was a very honest self-introduction. Xia Fei smiled. "My name is Xia Fei. I've been sent here by the ancestor to represent Skywing.
"In comparison, Xia Fei's introduction is much simpler. Aside from his name, he didn't mention anything about his background, cultivation, or status in the clan.
Tie Mujin frowned and smiled. "Since you're here as a representative of the Skywing Clan, may I know what request Xia Gucheng has for us?"
Xia Fei indifferently said, "Elder Iron, it's not appropriate for you to ask like this. The Skywing Race is taking a huge risk to come into contact with all of you, so shouldn't all of you show some sincerity first?"
Negotiation was like Tai Chi. Whoever lost their patience first would pay the price. Xia Fei was an expert in Tai Chi. After all, he had been a businessman in the past, so he understood the twists and turns in Tie Mujin and the others' minds.
Since the old ancestor had handed this heavy responsibility to Xia Fei, Xia Fei planned to make a decision according to his own standards. First, he could discuss anything, but he could not discuss anything to the point of no return, or there would be no room for negotiation. Second, fight for the greatest benefits for the clan!
Even if there really came a day when the Skywing Clan could no longer stay in the Law Realm and sought refuge with the Defiant Confederation, they would still come with their heads held high! He could not lose the prestige of the Demon Sealing Blade.
After several exchanges, Tie Mujin's brows gradually furrowed. He suddenly realized that this young man before him had a maturity that did not match his age. He said what he should say and said nothing that he should not say. No matter how he tried to trap Xia Fei, Xia Fei would not fall for it. Moreover, if he was not careful, Xia Fei would spill a lot of information.
Feeling vexed, Tie Mujin said, "Xia Gucheng wants to know why the Cosmic Gate has become a taboo. This is something that we, the Defiant Confederation, have been investigating for many years. In short, the two peak races have concealed this matter from everyone!
"I can tell Xia Gucheng the truth, tell him how unbearable the Grand God Palace is. Only by overthrowing all these parasites will the Law Realm never have a day of peace. How about it? That's enough sincerity, right? "
Xia Fei calmly asked, "What are the conditions?"
"The condition is that after we tell your ancestor all the crimes of the Grand God Palace, he must immediately lead his people to leave the Law Realm and join the Defiant Faction, no longer associating with the dregs of the Grand God Palace." Tie Mujin leaned back a little, his eyes gleaming.
Xia Fei did not say anything after hearing this. Instead, he stood up and stretched his shoulders, smiling. "I'm very tired from the long journey. Why don't you let me rest for a while? We'll talk tomorrow."
Now that Xia Fei had made up his mind, he actually used the Golden Cicada Shedding Shell. Trying to slip away?
The expressions of the three Defiant Faction leaders immediately changed, and the hot-tempered Hu Bei mocked, "Hmph! What representative? You should just go back and invite that old fox of yours over! "
Xia Fei replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, "Fine. Since you've put it that way, I can tell you that Heaven's Wings will never agree to such conditions. You should think about it again."
"Why?" Tie Mujin hurriedly asked.
"No reason. No one in this world who can control Heaven's Wings has yet to be born! The two races can't do it, and neither can you Defiants. You must join the Defiant Faction? To hell with it! Aside from its own clansmen, the Demon Sealing Blade doesn't recognize anyone! " Xia Fei replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, "If you can't stand the style of Heaven's Wings, it's best if you make the decision early."
Hu Bei immediately stood up and loudly said, "What right do you have to make the decision for that old fox of yours?! Send the news back and let Xia Gucheng answer for himself! "
"There's no need. Since I'm the representative of the clan, I can answer you on behalf of the old ancestor right now! If you want to ask, go ask yourself! "Seeing how aggressive Hu Bei was, Xia Fei was no longer as polite. The atmosphere in the tent was abnormally tense.
At this time, the good old Tie Mujin stepped forward and said that Xia Fei was tired, telling him to go rest first and talk the next day. Though Hu Bei was unhappy, he could only helplessly agree.
Watching Xia Fei leave, Hu Bei sighed. "Old Tie, I already said that the Skywing Clan would never agree to such conditions. Xia Fei is just a very ordinary member of the Skywing Clan, yet he still turned against us on the spot. If it were that stubborn donkey Xia Gucheng, he might have already attacked!"
Tie Mujin was unmoved. Instead, he looked at Huang Lingtian. This old man had not said a single word from start to finish, looking like he was sitting on Mount Tai.
"What do you think?" Tie Mujin asked.
Huang Lingtian thought about it and softly said, "It won't be easy to deal with. Whether it's Xia Gucheng or Xia Fei, they're both people who aren't moved by force or persuasion. I'm afraid that there won't be any results."
Tie Mujin inwardly nodded, a troubled look on his face. Meanwhile, the straightforward Hu Bei sighed. "If we have Demon Sealing Devil Blade joining us, we might have a chance against the Protectors, but if we can't win over Heaven's Wings, let alone the two powerful races, we won't even be able to deal with those watchdogs. Rebel? Rebel, my ass! "
At this time, Huang Lingtian suddenly narrowed his eyes, his right hand clenching into a fist.
Tie Mujin and Hu Bei were both stunned. Hu Bei exclaimed, "Old Huang, isn't that inappropriate?!"
The Black and White Gods personally arranged for Xia Fei's accommodations, and when they asked about the negotiations, Xia Fei vaguely answered, telling Hua Hei and Hua Bai that this was an important matter and that they could not make decisions on their own.
Blinking, Xia Fei had a strange expression on his face as he said to the Black and White Gods, "A fine bird chooses a tree to nest in. You two should understand this principle."
Hua Hei was a crude person, and he thought that Xia Fei was talking about Heaven's Wings, so he nodded repeatedly. Meanwhile, Hua Bai was stunned! His eyes flickered.
Saying that he wanted to rest, Xia Fei said goodbye to Hua Hei and Hua Bai.
Yuan suspiciously asked, "When you said a fine bird chooses a tree to nest in, did you say that for Hua Hei and Hua Bai?"
Xia Fei nodded.
Yuan curiously asked, "Why do you say that? Could it be that you saw some clues? "
Xia Fei sneered. "This was a Feast at Hongmen. I'll ask you one question: If Ancestor Xia Gucheng really came, who would be the leader?"
"This …" Yuan was instantly suspicious, and he sternly said, "Your family's old fox dared to flip the table in the Grand Divine Palace. I'm afraid that no one here can stop him, so of course he'll be the one to rule over the Rebels."
Xia Fei asked, "Then do you think that Tie Mujin, Huang Lingtian, and Hu Bei will give up their authority?"
Yuan shook his head. "Not very likely. They were the ones who built the Rebels Alliance, and they've put in a lot of effort. Who would be willing to hand over their team to someone else?"
Xia Fei sighed and said, "That's right. Don't be fooled by Hu Bei being the loudest. In truth, he's the one who most wants Heaven's Wings to join, while Tie Mujin is very afraid that Heaven's Wings will come here and usurp his authority. That old fox Huang Lingtian is probably the same.
"Tie Mujin himself said that he once worked with the Ancestor in the Grand Divine Palace for many years. Even though I've never even met him, I know the Ancestor's personality. How could Tie Mujin not know? An offer to join unconditionally is nonsense! Even an idiot would know that the Ancestor would never agree to such an unfair condition.
"That's why they're handing over Heaven's Wings on the surface to satisfy the urgent need of their subordinates to increase their strength. The Rebels are indeed lacking people, but they're definitely not lacking an expert like the Ancestor! They're lacking someone who can work for them without usurping the Ancestor's authority!
"As for the Black and White Gods, I can only feel sorry for them. It's obvious that the mastermind of the Rebels Alliance is narrow-minded. Following them won't end well, which is why I casually mentioned it."
Yuan was stunned, and he looked at Xia Fei in surprise. "So you already saw through Hu Bei and the others?! No wonder you rejected them so decisively! "
It had to be said that Xia Fei's ability to read people was not for show. Even a few old monsters who had lived for tens of thousands of years could not escape Xia Fei's discerning eyes.
One look, one action, and the relationship of interests between them. As long as he understood all of this, it was not difficult to deduce the true thoughts of others. Even Yuan was very impressed by Xia Fei's ability to read people.
After a quick inspection of the camp, Xia Fei took out the exquisite spatial ring and the soul device. "There's no time to lose. Since you've already agreed, we'll start working on the soul devourer through the night."
Yuan was taken aback. "Right here? This is the territory of the Rebels. Besides, have you decided which weapon you want to modify into the soul devourer? "
Xia Fei casually replied, "Relax. The more dangerous the place, the safer it is. Besides, I'm representing all of Heaven's Wings. They wouldn't dare to touch me even if they had the guts. As for the soul devourer embryo, let's use it."
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